Hart hitting leadoff, Hall in two-hole

With Rickie Weeks out for the year and Craig Counsell out of the lineup because the Astros are starting a left-hander, Corey Hart is hitting leadoff tonight and third baseman Bill Hall is hitting second. Hall had not batted higher than sixth this season, but he is hitting .414 (12-for-29) against lefties this year.

As expected, Casey McGehee is playing second base against Houston’s Mike Hampton.

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